Jamari Johnson
American football player
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Jamari Johnson is an American college football tight end for the Oregon Ducks. He previously played for the Louisville Cardinals.
| No. 9 – Oregon Ducks | |
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| Position | Tight end |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 257 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Inglewood (Inglewood, California) |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
Johnson attended Inglewood High School in Inglewood, California. He originally played quarterback before switching to tight end and also played wide receiver, running back and defensive end.[1] As a senior, he was named the Ocean League MVP.[2] Johnson was selected to play in the 2023 All-American Bowl.[3] He committed to the University of Louisville to play college football.[4][5]
College career
Johnson played in five games and redshirted his first year at Louisville in 2023. He played in seven games as a redshirt freshman in 2024, recording 13 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown, before suffering a season ending ankle injury.[6] After the season, he entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Oregon.[7] Johnson spent his first season at Oregon in 2025 as the backup to Kenyon Sadiq.[8]